Hello Dragons,
I broke the cardinal rule of WT creation and decided to go back and "tweak" certain panels in the most recent eps. Q_Q In this industry I've learned that being a perfectionist can turn into your downfall pretty quickly if it's not managed. Still, no matter what, I want to be able to present my best work so even if it means going back in every now and then (and bothering WT's upload team with my resubmissions). I don't know if I'll ever get used to a weekly schedule but I'...
2023-10-08 00:52:42 +0000 UTC
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Special thanks to @squidsyes for once again helping me over my mental hurdles with the start of this episode. When you stare at something too long the creative process doesn't flow as smoothly as you would think.
I really love these behind the scenes doodles as they truly capture the "essence/vibe" of the panel and not much else. ^^ I also included some planning sketches of Clove's new getup this chapter. (Yes it's inspired by a porcelain vase)
2023-10-08 00:41:16 +0000 UTC
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What I need after I've been hunching over my desk to finish the latest SZ episode! ^^
This minicomic was based on a SubZero meme posted by "Azureroses" in our Discord server! As the joke goes:
Hope you had as much of a giggle as I did with this! Full minicomic (not cropped) is available in the downl...
2023-09-27 16:59:02 +0000 UTC
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First banner of the New Season! Some of you may have already seen previews of this on my socials, but here it is without any text in the way!
I also want to share some additional test/WIPS I made during the initial brainstorming sessions of the banner. Mind you, I had just finished the first episode and needed to crank out a banner as fast as I could. In my exhausted state I managed to ink something and send it off to be colored but ultimately I realized I wasn't very happy with the ini...
2023-09-22 20:14:21 +0000 UTC
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I've always love drawing Saya, Clove's mother but unfortunately I don't always get the chance to do so. Design wise she's very similar to Clove but with a far more aggressive aura. (Even her pupils are sharper if you look closely). ^^ Special thanks to my assistant Tanvi for doing such a nice coloring job!
I knew the initial chapters of Season 3 would feel a bit "slower" since I wanted to dive deeper into the Azure clan and Clove's life growing up in the palace. Personally, I thin...
2023-09-22 19:59:49 +0000 UTC
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Raizo: " Explain yourself MONSTER! What have you done?!"
Preview of this week's Fast Pass Episode 178 where we check in on how favorite antagonists are holding up. (Trust me Raizo, pineapple pizza is the least of your worries).
Hope you enjoy this little preview and the latest eps!
(P.S. I'm a pineapple fan, sue me)
2023-09-22 19:59:01 +0000 UTC
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Nothing better than a steamy, relaxing, rose petal bath is there? >///<
NOTE: AHH I can't believe I managed to whip this out so last minute but I tried a new coloring style + I really enjoy painting water so it was worth it! ^^
Please Download the "RoyalBath" doodles in the attachments below. There is a text + text-free version as well! Enjoy <3<3
NOTE: DO NOT share or distribute this con...
2023-08-26 11:25:51 +0000 UTC
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Oh my, the Crimson Dragon making a fool of himself during a welcome feast in the Cerulean Palace....
It might be hard to tell but the "Dragon" in the panels above is an ice sculpture propping up a fruit in its mouth. Can you guess what fruit Kyro snatched from it's jaws??
2023-08-26 11:14:40 +0000 UTC
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AAAD Voila! I really wanted to design some new outfits for our Dragons now that they've officially ventured into the Cerulean Islands. I still don't 100% have the designs down but some things to keep in mind:
1. Clove's colors are always lighter/brighter than what Kyro's
2. The colors they wear are supposed to be a few shades from Azure venturing into Purple in order to symbolize their union
3. Kyro and Clove still wear their respective Nations' colors; Clove the...
2023-08-26 11:09:36 +0000 UTC
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When I tell you how long it took me to hunt down a Palace Asset that resembled the vision in my mind... OOF! In the end, I'm really happy with how this is turning out (although I did make a few tweaks here and there).
These panels are going to be among the first few in Season 3, when Clove and Kyro make their grand entrance!
2023-08-26 11:03:22 +0000 UTC
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I bet you didn't see this one coming! ^^ Thank you to everyone who has stuck around reading this story for as long as you did, I can't believe we're heading into the final season!
NOTE: I am most likely going with the first version as I've gotten a few comments already that the bottom 2 are too saturated for most reader's eyes. (What are your thoughts? I want to know)
I will admit, this month has been a bit rough trying to stay on top of comic updates and also deal with the ...
2023-08-22 16:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Process from one of my favorite panels in Episode 172! I hope you've all been enjoying these final episodes as we head into Season 3! I really enjoyed getting to reunite Zephyr with Clove in this shot (even though some sad things happened along the way). :"D
2023-08-22 16:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Voila! Huhu I'm not sure how many of you notice a difference but I just couldn't let these first few pages get approved without making a few of my own edits. The intitial SZ chapters were already redraws twice, but I just couldn't let things go without making a few tweaks here and there!
Looking back, I think my anatomy has improved a lot since these initial chapters and it probably comes from just nonstop drawing these characters 7 days a week! ^^ What other differences do you no...
2023-08-22 16:00:07 +0000 UTC
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I did mention this one would be more naughty than before, so I'm just trying to brace y'all >////< Please read the initial "Campfire" mini-comic based on the events of Episode 150.
Kyro's wound's are bothering him, so caring Clove takes it upon herself to make him forget about it....(hopefully he can quiet down before they get found out! >//<)
Again a massive, su...
2023-07-20 07:31:44 +0000 UTC
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Spicy finished illust intended as a continuation of my last Campfire MIni Comic! For now, please enjoy this little illust alone as there's still a couple steamy panels left to complete for the finished mini-comic! (I will have it up later this month) >///<
All I can say is... Clove really intends on getting those purple dragons. ^^
Please see the full...
2023-07-13 04:14:08 +0000 UTC
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Some behind the scenes logo edits for the SZ Volume 1 Book! I originally made the SZ Title card in 1 sitting back in 2017, 5 minutes before I uploaded the comic to WT so I was really grateful to have the help of some talented designers to help re-create the title card. My input was "Ink brush with magical elements"! Most of these were created by internal designers w/ some edits made my me in the process.
I can't tell you what the final design is going to turn out as but I hope you...
2023-07-13 04:06:58 +0000 UTC
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Guess what! My laptop screen completely fried itself last night while I was working on this episode. You can imagine what went through my mind when my screen froze and the entire image went from yellow, to brown to black! XD
Luckily my computer continues to work and I'm currently using my cintiq as a second monitor while I finish this chapter! (I also went out an hurridly bought myself a...
2023-07-13 04:01:12 +0000 UTC
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Hi Dragons,
Thank you to everyone who joined my little contest! I really enjoyed seeing all the vacation scenarios you guys came up with in the comments. There were so many great ones this time, it was hard to choose. That being said I decided to increase the # of winners to 10!!!!
The winners are:
DRUMROLL PLEASE
*DUM DUM DUM DUM*
1. Maxine Yuan
2. larosamorada
3. Velaris83
4. Veronica P
5. Rinix
6. Mari...
2023-07-03 04:34:11 +0000 UTC
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Yes, Captain. That is indeed steam coming out of the water. Turns out Kyro's body temperature is high enough to cause water to boil on contact (wonder what was going on through his mind XD) ^^
I hope you enjoyed this mini comic, I have a possible "Part 2" Idea that I would love to draw out and continue this beach scenario. XD In the meantime, I will say I've been having a blast reading through all your answers for the 2023-06-29 14:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Hello Dragons,
This month has been so overwhelming with recent chapters + con prep I really wanted to do something to thank you guys for being so patient with me!
As with all new merch, I am doing a giveaway for 2 new prints (signed/your choice) + 2/3 vinyl stickers will be added to each package.
4-8 winners will be announced June 30th! (Please check you Patreon messages/email)
TO ENTER Please comment on this post with an answer to the following ...
2023-06-24 14:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Hello Dragons,
I'm sure most of you are already aware that I've been taking a mini break this month in order to recoup my strength and visit my family. Fun Fact, I'm actually visiting my parents right now and I drew the majority of this mini comic on a tiny tablet (not my usual giant display) ^^.
Nevertheless, I couldn't resist the urge to doodle a "Beach episode" mini comic ...
2023-06-24 13:59:01 +0000 UTC
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HUFF HUFF Things are heating up ya'll! We're back on track working on the spicy mini comics and I can't wait to have this one finished asap! *Cough* I made a few edits to the image/pose from last time and I think you guys will be happy and eager to see it! ^^
Hope you enjoyed this mini preview. Stay tuned for more content to come!
<3 June
2023-06-24 11:06:10 +0000 UTC
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Hi Dragons,
I wanted to share some pics from my most recent con experience last weekend! I don't get to do many events where I meet readers face to face, so despite being pretty new to artist alley and having a rather barren booth I'm really thankful and glad with how things turned out! (You can see some images from the display below)
2023-06-24 10:44:43 +0000 UTC
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AHHH this month has been so busy behind the scenes guys! I'm very sorry for I couldn't get to finishing the illust/mini comic I started earlier this month (my awesome assistant "K" was also extremely busy preparing for cons and didn't have time to help either.
In any case, I happened to have some spicy doodles lying around so I went ahead and quickly colored them! >//< Nothing too special, just trying for that heir I suppose ... >//< I'll work hard to have the next ste...
2023-05-31 07:07:36 +0000 UTC
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Finished Water Dragon Illustration! The step-by-step process is available to view here .
This entire illust was inspired by a panel that never made it into the SZ chapters. Originally Clove was the one supposed to dive under water to touch magical dragon ice in order to understand the Azure Dragon's past, however.... It happened that Kyro was the one to dive underwater instead of Clove->
2023-05-31 06:47:33 +0000 UTC
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Hello Dragons, I've been zooming trying to make some new prints for the coming convention in June and this is one of them!
I'm pretty proud of myself for this one since I managed to make it over the span of 1 day while struggling to keep making episodes at the same time.
Originally I had a vision of Clove in her Dragon demi form glowing in dark water (to mirror what has been happening in the story/cave so far) You can see a WIP version here->
2023-05-31 06:32:07 +0000 UTC
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>//< It seems I decided to extend the last Campfire MIni Comic by a little... this one might be a bit naughtier and show a bit more than usual so prepare for it ^^
Please see the full preview in the Download below!
NOTE: DO NOT share or distribute this content on social media (twitter, insta, etc.) If I see this anywhere outside of Patreon I wi...
2023-05-17 01:53:05 +0000 UTC
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Hello my dear Dragons! With con season coming up (technically it's just one con so far) I've been a bit overwhelmed with the amount of prep, stickers, prints I need to have ready by June. My birthday is coming up soon and I don't really know how to feel going into another decade of my life since I feel like I've been living through episode weeks rather than days. ^^ Frankly I never thought I would make it this far and still be able to survive and make end meet while working in comics :"...
2023-05-17 01:42:23 +0000 UTC
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Process images of our lovely princess Kharis from episode 162! I saw some comments letting me know that she looked like a Muay Thai fighter with that pose and I'm all for it (even though I intended to have her in a graceful dance pose ^^)
I hope you've been enjoying these recent chapters! I know some of the current fast pass seem to be a bit slow, but I promise we're truly building up to something quite big! :"D
2023-05-17 01:39:43 +0000 UTC
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Anyone remember the capybara from episode 145? Huhu I don't always draw non-SZ related content but since I'll be doing a convention in June I wanted to be able to have some cute non-SZ related merch (that way it can lure in any unsuspecting onlookers before I hand them business cards with QR codes that link straight to SZ on WT). Hue hue hue
2023-04-30 07:39:17 +0000 UTC
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